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Sheila Scott

@mahenry20.bsky.social

Writer-scientist hybrid, MLitt, environmentalist, short story scribbler, illustration doodler. Lover of nature, esp plants, bees and red squirrels. My wee garden is my sanity. Now can't DM but really don't mind. Always hoping for peace and kindness. 🧡

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Colourful sunset with an orange sunburst

Colourful sunset with an orange sunburst

Sunset Ireland - View from my office window tonight... A dramatic sky with a sunburst for the last day of February, Galway, Ireland #Sunset #Ireland #Scape #Landscape #Sky #Clouds #CloudScape #IrishSunset #SkyScape #Photography

28.02.2026 18:03 — 👍 1082    🔁 95    💬 27    📌 6
Golden sunset over Downhill Beach, looking west towards County Donegal. The sun sits low on the horizon behind a dark, rolling headland, casting a vivid golden glow across the sky. Heavy, textured clouds hang overhead, their undersides lit amber and gold. Wet sand in the foreground mirrors the light in long, rippled reflections, while waves roll in from the right, catching flashes of sunlight along their crests. The overall mood is dramatic and luminous, with strong contrasts between shadowed clouds and the glowing horizon.

Golden sunset over Downhill Beach, looking west towards County Donegal. The sun sits low on the horizon behind a dark, rolling headland, casting a vivid golden glow across the sky. Heavy, textured clouds hang overhead, their undersides lit amber and gold. Wet sand in the foreground mirrors the light in long, rippled reflections, while waves roll in from the right, catching flashes of sunlight along their crests. The overall mood is dramatic and luminous, with strong contrasts between shadowed clouds and the glowing horizon.

Goodnight everyone. Wishing you all a peaceful rest of your day. Spare a thought for those who cannot have that peace. Take care of yourselves. #photography #Sunset #Ireland #Stunday #EastCoastKin

28.02.2026 21:13 — 👍 385    🔁 59    💬 23    📌 1

100%. It really does just lift you right out of everything, doesn't it. 😊🩵🩷

28.02.2026 13:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

💛 Aye it is useful for some things. 😁🌧🌼

28.02.2026 13:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yeah, February got a bit overly generous didn't it! Lovely photograph. 😊💚

28.02.2026 11:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

You too, Miranda.🙂🌼💛

28.02.2026 11:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

😊☀️

28.02.2026 11:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New addition to our garden. Just hope it survives the worst ever slug onslaught we've ever had in #spring.😟
Have a great weekend Bluesky folks! 😊💛🌼☀️

#flowers #Blueskyartshow #round #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #eastcoastkin #beauty #hope #peace 🕊

28.02.2026 09:40 — 👍 199    🔁 14    💬 3    📌 0
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Goldfinch in the trees. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

28.02.2026 08:36 — 👍 36    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

"milk-rimed cereal bowls stacked in a DNA spiral, keys to anonymous locks."
Another little gem from the wonderfully left field @michaelgrantsmith.bsky.social

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27.02.2026 22:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

😊💛🌼

27.02.2026 20:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tonight's sunset looks like its been painted. Beautiful. 😊🩵🩷

#sky #sunset #nature #beauty #hope #peace🕊

27.02.2026 18:02 — 👍 21    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A purple and white striped crocous flower facing sideways with yellow pollen laden anthers in the center in my garden. A single grassy green leaf with a stripe of white in the middle is top left of the flower. Brown soil forms the background.

A purple and white striped crocous flower facing sideways with yellow pollen laden anthers in the center in my garden. A single grassy green leaf with a stripe of white in the middle is top left of the flower. Brown soil forms the background.

Monday's Blues- Better late than never!
Last yr's crocus . I haven't seen any this color blooming this yr in my yard this yr yet.

#springflowers #crocus
#purpleandwhiteflowers
#fragrantflowers #mygarden

24.02.2026 13:56 — 👍 148    🔁 10    💬 7    📌 0
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Robin on a wooden fence. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

27.02.2026 08:45 — 👍 42    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Finally, sunshine! Happy Friday Bluesky folks! 🌼💛☀️

#flowersonfriday #sunshine #spring #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #eastcoastkin #beauty #hope #peace 🕊

27.02.2026 09:26 — 👍 160    🔁 19    💬 1    📌 0

Shame about there being no sign of snowdrops tho that is a beautiful picture. ❄️🩵

26.02.2026 20:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

😁🖤💛🐝

26.02.2026 20:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Female chaffinch in the sunshine. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

26.02.2026 08:27 — 👍 31    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0
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Seems time for a wee bee from last spring in this seemingly relentless rain we're having at the mo.
Hope you're having a sunnier day, Bluesky folks. 🤍🐝🖤🌸💛

#flowers #bees #sunshine #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #eastcoastkin #beauty #hope #peace 🕊

26.02.2026 09:03 — 👍 105    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0

🤍💮

25.02.2026 09:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Lovely. 😊🤍

25.02.2026 09:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Awh lovely! The purple ones are gorgeous too aren't they. 😊💜🪻

25.02.2026 08:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Stonechat on a fence post. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

25.02.2026 08:11 — 👍 46    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0
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Greenfinch in the sunshine. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

24.02.2026 09:00 — 👍 40    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
In the foreground, the banks leading down to the beach are covered with snow. At the beach level, there is a line of small bare trees growing among the rocks. Ice and snow cover the sand and the ice extends quite far into the lake. It is about 30 minutes after sunrise and the horizon is a peach colour, which is reflected on the lake water. Above that the sky is a pale blue. To the right is a tree-covered promontory with one house visible between the trees.

In the foreground, the banks leading down to the beach are covered with snow. At the beach level, there is a line of small bare trees growing among the rocks. Ice and snow cover the sand and the ice extends quite far into the lake. It is about 30 minutes after sunrise and the horizon is a peach colour, which is reflected on the lake water. Above that the sky is a pale blue. To the right is a tree-covered promontory with one house visible between the trees.

A pastel winter scene from Lake Ontario. The water is normally close to the rocks in the foreground but this year there is just too much ice and snow.
#Stunday #Photography #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin

22.02.2026 14:43 — 👍 1165    🔁 105    💬 27    📌 5
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Optimistic little crocus from last #spring. 🤍🧡💮

#flowers #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #NaturePhotography #gardening #gardens #eastcoastkin #beauty #hope #peace 🕊

25.02.2026 08:08 — 👍 141    🔁 11    💬 3    📌 0

A wonderfully sunny picture much needed on another grey soggy day, thanks Freya. 💜🤍🪻☀️

23.02.2026 09:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Redshank on the seashore. Have a good day folks #rspb.bsky.social #rspb.scotland.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #eastcoastkin

21.02.2026 09:16 — 👍 36    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0

🩷🌸🩷

22.02.2026 10:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Lovely. Then this one is for you, Rose. 😊🩷🌸

22.02.2026 10:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0